Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
A wide path leaves from the trailhead and heads north into the wooded meadows.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
The trail is wide dirt and stays mostly level for the first portion.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
The hike passes through scenic meadows.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
Mountain peaks in the near distance are visible from the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
The trail soon heads into the woods, weaving amongst pine trees and mule ears.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
Upper Truckee River Airport Loop
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
Views of the Lake Tahoe Airport from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
The trail eventually reaches a paved portion - continue just a short distance here before making a right turn back onto the dirt path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
The return portion of the hike passes through the forest at a slightly higher elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/01/2025
One final descent back to the fork before returning to the trailhead along the lollipop loop course.